Welcome to FormatBase (formatbase.com). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. This may include:
- Email address (newsletter subscription)
- Name and email address (contact form submissions)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring URLs and device type
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and tutorials
- Send newsletter updates you subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your messages and support requests
- Analyze site usage to improve content quality and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
FormatBase uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Third-party advertisers may collect data as governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode).
- Analytics cookies: To understand how users interact with our content (Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: Managed by Google AdSense to display relevant ads.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of FormatBase and its users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers' emails are deleted upon unsubscription.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at umeshmourya45@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
FormatBase is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@formatbase.com
- Website: formatbase.com/contact